Explain how second messenger molecules work. Why use a second messenger rather than simply relying on a more direct hormone-stimulated transduction mechanism?

Q: Is a hormone altered when it binds to a receptor? Is the receptor altered as a consequence of…

A: A hormone receptor is a receptor molecule that binds to a specific hormone.  A target cell responds…

Q: The reduction of cell-surface receptors in response to stimulation by a specific hormone molecule is…

A: Hormones are proteins that act as chemical messengers which were produced in one part of the body by…

Q: Explain how a second messenger works. Why use a secondmessenger rather than simply relying on the…

A: Second messengers are intracellular signalling particles delivered by the cell because of exposure…

Q: Suppose that two different organs, such as the liver and heart, are sensitive to a particular…

A: Epinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors for further signaling pathway.

Q: Draw diagrams of the three mechanisms by which hormone secretion is controlled, including negative…

A: Hormone refers to the chemical messenger that is produced by the endocrine gland. It is secreted…

Q: Propose an explanation for why defects in a particular hormone cascade pathway observed in patients…

A: The chemical coordination in the animals takes place by endocrine glands. The secretion from these…

Q: Describe how lipid-soluble hormones reach their target cell receptors and the type of cellular…

A: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT HORMONES  Hormones are basically a type of chemical messenger. They helps to…

Q: List the factors that can influence the blood concentration of a hormone.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The hormones travel in…

Q: Compare the location of the receptors for peptide andsteroid hormones.

A: Comparison between the location of the receptors for peptide and steroid hormones is given below:

Q: Describe the role of a hormone in the body.

A: Hormone are specific compounds present in the body which belong to a class of cell-signaling…

Q: Compare the mechanism of action of peptide hormonesand steroid hormones.

A: hormones are the chemical messenger they travel through bloodstream and reach the target organ

Q: Explain how hormone production is regulated

A: Endocrine glands are also known as ductless glands and pour their secretions directly into the…

Q: Define Hormone.

A: Body needs to coordinate between different parts of it to function properly. This coordination…

Q: a) Explain with respect to specific hormones, the changes in glucose concentration in EACH of the…

A: The body requires a continuous supply of glucose but we do not eat continuously. The body has…

Q: explain based on the picture above about steroid hormones in full and in detail

A: Steroid hormones are the class of hormones which are derived from the precursor cholesterol that…

Q: Explain how steroid hormones affect the function of a target cell.

A: Introduction :- Steroid hormones are Cholesterol derived fat soluble hormones. These hormones are…

Q: Explain how the response of the body to a given hormone can be affected by the concentration of that…

A: The secretion of the endocrine glands known as a hormone. Hormones are chemical messages which carry…

Q: List the major chemical classes of hormones found in the human body. Compare and contrast the…

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers that help in communication and results in various physiological…

Q: Distinguish between the genomic and nongenomic actions of steroid hormones. Which mechanism of…

A: Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands directly into the bloodstream and act as intercellular…

Q: Identify the chemical classes of hormones, and give an example of each.

A: Hormones are the chemicals that are secreted by the endocrine glands in order to perform various…

Q: Explain why second messenger systems are needed for peptide hormones.

A: Hormones are compound messengers that are discharged straightforwardly into the blood, which conveys…

Q: Explain the sequence of events in epinephrine’s action as a hormone.

A: Epinephrine  is secreted by the medulla of the adrenal gland and primarily function as to increase…

Q: Identify the shortest peptide hormone and explain its function.

A: Peptide hormones are also known as protein hormones, are hormones in which the molecules are having…

Q: Describe a hormone.

A: Hormone: the biochemical substances synthesized and secreted by endocrine glans or specialized…

Q: HORTLY Explain the three ways hormone secretion is controlled

A: Hormone synthesis and release from the endocrine glands are controlled and regulated through a…

Q: List two or three factors that make it advantageous for peptide hormonesto be synthesized as…

A: Introduction: Peptide hormones or protein hormones are hormones whose molecules are peptides or…

Q: Make a list of the three primary types of hormones.

A: Hormones are signaling molecules that are delivered to distant organs to regulate physiology and…

Q: compare and contrast hormones based on their signal transduction properties

A: There are two types of hormone -  1. Water-soluble hormones - Water-soluble hormones do not cross…

Q: Explain why only certain cells respond to hormones even though all cells in the body are exposed to…

A: Hormones activate target cells by diffusing through the plasma membrane of the target cells…

Q: Discuss the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen and how the processes are regulated in response to…

A: Glycogen is a homopolysachharide present in animals. Repeating unit of glucose molecules is present…

Q: Explain the functions of the three major types of hormones: amino acid derivatives, polypeptides,…

A: Hormones released into the bloodstream from endocrine gland cells and special cells in the…

Q: Define hormone receptors.

A: A chemical  released by a cell or a gland in one part of the body that sends out messages affecting…

Q: escribe the differences between the two different classes of hormones (protein & steroid).

A: Hormones are the chemical molecules which acts as a chemical messenger for different body tissues…

Q: Explain why it is beneficial for more than one hormone tocontrol certain activities (e.g., blood…

A: Introduction:- Renin controls the production of two other hormones, angiotensin and aldosterone. And…

Q: Explain the function of carrier proteins in transporting lipidsoluble hormones in the blood and how…

A: The endocrine system commands and coordinates the complex actions of the body by secreting chemical…

Q: Explain how the same hormone can have different effects on two different target cells and no effect…

A: The endocrine system in the body plays a very important role in the control and coordination of…

Q: Describe how local hormones differ from circulating hormones.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. Hormones generally…

Q: explain how hormones and other messengers can be effective at extremely low extracellular…

A: Hormones are substance messengers that are emitted straightforwardly into the blood, which conveys…

Q: What do the terms chemical messenger, target tissue, and hormone receptor mean?

A: Hormone receptors are a wide family of proteins made up of receptors for thyroid and steroid…

Q: Distinguish between organizing and activating effects of hormones.

A: Hormones are signaling chemicals that are delivered to distant organs by complex biological…

Q: Explain the homeostasis of hormones.

A: Homeostasis is the maintenance of the constant internal environment of the body such as regulation…